Alright, so here’s the deal.
I’ve got a few movie ideas I’m fully committed to. I’m not testing the waters — I’m locked in on these. One thing I really believe is that we need more movies like Beavis and Butt-Head, Dude, Where’s My Car, Dumb and Dumber — stupid, honest, funny movies that don’t pretend to be smarter than they are.
At the same time, I’ve been developing a realistic superhero concept. That idea has recently shifted into something bigger. I now see it as at least three grounded, realistic action movies with genuinely sick scenes — not fantasy superhero stuff, but something that feels possible. Then in the fourth movie, AI takes over the hero’s role entirely, which actually aligns perfectly with the hero’s long-term vision and goals. The character’s name is Scar.
I’m a music producer by trade, but I’m always creating. I’ve spent most of my life imagining worlds, scenes, characters, and stories. Movies have always been part of that. I know I don’t have formal education in film or screenwriting — I’m not pretending otherwise — but I have spent my life exercising my imagination, waiting for a moment where I could connect with someone who’s actually put in the time in this industry and conditioned their mind to think in that world.
I’m not looking for hype or encouragement. I just want to talk. I want a real conversation with someone who knows how movies actually get made, sold, shaped, or killed — and see if any of this is worth pushing forward the right way.
I’m a wild card. I know that.
But I also know I’m serious.
If you’re open to a conversation, I’d appreciate it.
Hey, Adam Alden. Welcome to the community. I watched Beavis and Butt-Head (the show and movie), Dude, Where’s My Car, and Dumb and Dumber growing up. I love silly Comedy movies and shows.
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those are my favs